Banking thematic reviews

Thematic review of Bank Conduct and Culture

This report outlines the findings from a joint FMA and RBNZ review of the conduct and culture in retail banks operating in New Zealand.

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Banks conduct and culture review (PDF 614.52 KB)

Banks news & updates

Apr 2019 Banks

On 8 April 2019 the Reserve Bank published a consultation paper seeking feedback on the proposed framework for identifying domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs).

Go to the D-SIB consultation page

Dec 2018 Banks

On 20 December 2018 the Reserve Bank published a revised version of “Framework for Restrictions on High-LVR Residential Mortgage Lending” (BS19), to take effect at the same time as changes in the LVR limits.

Go to the loan-to-valuation ratio restrictions page.

Dec 2018 Banks

On 14 December 2018 the Reserve Bank published a consultation paper seeking feedback on proposed reforms to the amount of regulatory capital required of locally incorporated banks.

Go to the capital review consultation page

Oct 2018 Banks

On 23 October 2018 the Reserve Bank published a consultation paper proposing changes to the reporting and publishing of breaches by banks.

Go to public disclosure of banks' breaches consultation page.

Jun 2018 Banks

On 27 June 2018 the Reserve Bank published a new edition of its “Banking industry update” newsletter.

Go to the Banks Publications page